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'Drawing on the stories of the soldiers who were there, this
dramatic history of the SAS is full of bravado. Forged to fight
guerrillas in the sweltering jungles of Malaya... Ryan writes with
the authority of a man familiar with every nuance of the regiment's
tactics, training, weapons and equipment.' - Sunday Times Culture
Tasked with storming mountain strongholds in the desert. Trained to
hunt down the world's most wanted terrorists. This is the
extraordinary story of 22 SAS. The history of the modern SAS is one
of the great successes of post-war Britain. Since it was revived in
1950 to combat Communist insurgents, the Regiment has gone from
strength to strength, fighting covert wars in Oman, Borneo,
Northern Ireland, the Falklands, the Persian Gulf and beyond. In
the process, it has become one of the most indispensable, and at
times controversial, units in the British army Today, the SAS is
regarded as the world's leading Special Forces unit, renowned for
its demanding Selection course and its relentless ability to adapt
to the changing nature of warfare. More than anything else,
however, it is the determination and ingenuity of the SAS soldiers
that has made the Regiment what it is today. Drawing on his
extensive network of contacts and his own experiences, Chris Ryan
tells the story of the men on the ground. From the earliest patrols
in the Malayan jungle, through to the storming of the Iranian
Embassy, the daring raids behind enemy lines in the Gulf War, and
up-to-minute missions to capture or kill notorious terrorists -
this is the gripping, no-holds-barred account of Regiment
operations. Above all, it is a story of elite soldiers fighting,
and triumphing, against seemingly impossible odds.
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Nuclear Proliferation and Arms Control Monitoring, Detection, and Verification
- A National Security Priority: Interim Report
(Paperback)
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, Policy and Global Affairs, Committee on International Security and Arms Control, Committee on the Review of Capabilities for Detection, Verification, and Monitoring of Nuclear Weapons and Fissile Material
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At the request of Congress, this report presents findings and
recommendations related to governance of the U.S. government's
monitoring, detection, and verification (MDV) enterprise and offers
findings and recommendations related to technical MDV capabilities
and research, development, test, and evaluation efforts, focused in
particular on the nuclear fuel cycle, nuclear test explosions, and
arms control. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction
2 Governance of the MDV Enterprise 3 Technical MDV Capabilities and
Research and Development 4 Conclusion Appendix A: Statement of Task
Appendix B: List of Findings and Recommendations Appendix C:
Summary of the Defense Science Board Task Force Report: Assessment
of Nuclear Monitoring and Verification Technologies Appendix D:
Summary of the 2018 Plan for Verification, Detection, and
Monitoring of Nuclear Weapons and Fissile Material Appendix E:
Table of Technology Readiness Levels Appendix F: NNSA DNN (NA-20)
Organizational Chart Appendix G: MDV at the Department of Energy
National Laboratories Appendix H: NNSA's Over the Horizon
Initiative Appendix I: Example Charter for the National Security
Council's External Advisory Board for Monitoring, Detection, and
Verification Assessment Appendix J: Table of Relevant Technical and
Program Reviews Appendix K: Summary of Currently Funded NNSA/DNN
R&D University Consortia Appendix L: Table of MDV R&D
Technical Capabilities Needed for the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Nuclear
Test Explosions, and Arms Control Appendix M: MDV R&D
Priorities Listed in the NDRD Strategic Plan for FY20202024
Appendix N: Committee Biographies Appendix O: List of Committee
Meetings and Briefings
This book is the first detailed volume to cover the famous Norden
Bombsight (NBS) which was one of the most secret weapons used
before and during World War II by the United States in its bomber
aircraft. Development of the NBS was started in 1922 by the Navy
Bureau of Ordnance, and in 1932 the famous Mark XV was introduced.
Configuration of the NBS, except for changes, remained static
through its life, and its accuracy during Allied bombing runs made
it one of the most important technical developments of the war.
Later several attachments were devised to make it more accurate a
new optics were developed, ballistic charts updated, and electrical
engineering methods refined with the aid of research centers.
Electronics were first used in the C-1 auto pilot in 1941, and
radar was also used with the NBS, and it was also used in the first
guided bombs, called AZON/RAZON, the forerunner of the guided
missile. The NBS was again called to duty in 1967-68 in the Vietnam
war, before it was phased out of the inventory. This is its
complete story.
At a time when most handguns were limited to six rounds, the
ten-shot Mauser caught the attention of the world for its
unprecedented firepower and formidable high-velocity 7.63x25mm
cartridge. This saw its ultimate expression in the first-ever
select-fire handgun - the `Schnellfeuer' machine pistol, fed by a
detachable magazine and offering both full-automatic and
single-shot modes. The C 96 was the first semi-automatic pistol to
see combat, arming both sides in the Second Anglo-Boer War, and
seeing service with the German, Russian, Chinese and other
militaries. Widely purchased commercially, it was carried by none
other than Winston Churchill in the Sudan and South Africa, became
prized by the Irish Republican Army and Soviet revolutionaries, and
even armed Han Solo in the `Star Wars' movies. Featuring
full-colour artwork and an array of revealing photographs, this is
the engrossing story of the C 96 Broomhandle Mauser, the
ground-breaking semi-automatic pistol that armed a generation of
military personnel, adventurers and revolutionaries at the turn of
the 20th century.
All new photo collection of the famed 88mm in its anti-air and tank
roles on a variety of war fronts.
The third volume covering the use of various trucks and cars during
WWII by Germany.
Covers Hs 126, Bf 110, Me 262, Ju 88, Bf 109, Bv 141, Fw 189 and
others.
During the darkest days of the Second World War, the Allies
listened intently to the messages of the enemy. Every whisper built
a picture of the threat to come - weapons that were terrifying in
their murderous capabilities. Target London is the dramatic tale of
the inception of the German V-weapons, the Allies' epic race to
discover the truth about them and the rockets' effects on the
streets of London. Investigative historian Christy Campbell
brilliantly interweaves the many strands of this gripping episode.
At the heart of this tale is London - the target of Nazi Germany's
plan to crush British morale.
Covers the design and deployment of the Bv 138 in the Luftwaffe
during WWII.
This companion volume presents how the Panzertruppen fought during
their defensive struggle with details on the units, organizations,
types of Panzers, and tactics.
A history of arms and armour in Europe from pre-history to the 15th
century. In The Archaeology of Weapons, Ewart Oakeshott traces the
development of European arms in logical sequence, showing how
changes were wrought by the use of new materials and the
ever-shifting demands of war and fashion. This history begins
nearly two hundred years before the Christian era, covering among
other subjects the charioteers of the Near East, the Roman attitude
to arms and the Bronze Age weapons of Europe. The core of the book,
however, is the middle ages: a general survey of the institution of
chivalry, an understanding of which is vital to the appreciation of
all the arms of the high middle ages, is followed by a
classification covering all sword types from about 1050to 1500.
Oakeshott draws on a variety of sources, from the archaeological
evidence provided by existing weapons to the clues to be found in
literature as diverse as the Old Testament, the works of Homer,
Norse sagas and medieval romances. The symbolic importance of the
sword is treated as an essential part of this lucid study and adds
much to its archaeological interest. The late EWART OAKESHOTT was
one of the world's leading authorities on the arms and armour of
medieval Europe. His other works on the subject include Records of
the Medieval Sword and The Sword in the Age of Chivalry.
This guide showcases knives used by America's clandestine military
in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. It provides the collector
and others interested in the period a way of identifying honest SOG
(Studies and Observations Group) specimens and separating them from
counterfeits. With beautiful color photographs that show a high
level of detail, the book identifies all known SOG specimens (over
165 knives) and includes rare personalized knives and custom combat
knives made in the United States. Sections of the book focus on
Randalls, Eks, Gerbers, and the knives made by tribal artisans in
Southeast Asia. This is the eighth in Mike Silvey's series on
military knives.
This book focuses on Biopreparat, the Soviet agency created in
1974, which spearheaded the largest and most sophisticated
biological warfare programme the world has ever seen. At its
height, Biopreparat employed more than 30,000 personnel and
incorporated an enormous network embracing military-focused
research institutes, design centres, biowarfare pilot facilities
and dual-use production plants. The secret network pursued major
offensive R&D programmes, which sought to use genetic
engineering techniques to create microbial strains resistant to
antibiotics and with wholly new and unexpected pathogenic
properties. During the mid-1980s, Biopreparat increased in size and
political importance and also emerged as a major civil
biopharmaceutical player in the USSR. In the wake of the collapse
of the Soviet Union in 1991, an acute struggle for control of
Biopreparat's most valuable assets took place and the network was
eventually broken-up and control of its facilities transferred to a
myriad of state agencies and private companies.
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